Design embedded control system based controller of the quasi time optimization approach for a magnetic levitation system

Abstract

Abstract The magnetic levitation system is a typical system with many successful applications in practice. Due to the inherent instability and strong open-loop nonlinearity of the MLS, a controller is used to control the stability of the magnetic levitation system. With the rapid development of embedded systems, the intelligent digital control has begun to replace conventional analog control technology creating a new approach to the control MLS. This paper proposes a hardware module for the MLS based on a digital signal processor combined with a fast acting controller to ensure system stability even with incomplete mathematical models. The simulation and experimental results are compared with the linearized feedback control law. Finally, experiments are carried out to test the practical feasibility of the proposed control laws in the MLS embedded control system. The system, with the recommended controller, well responds to the tolerances allowing for stable system working. Both simulation and test results are included in this paper to show that the fast acting suboptimal controller has the advantage of being more durable and less complicated to perform in MLS control applications.